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2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,728 mi
Last recorded207,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 PCB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 207,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 207,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2024 205,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 205,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30 cm withing body mounting chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 205,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure both rubber pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire both rubber pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure rear bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 201,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 199,171 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 191,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 182,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 174,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 164,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 157,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 136,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 126,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 122,089 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 122,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

white reflectors fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,948 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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Y642 PCB is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y642 PCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y642 PCB is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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